Field Sobriety Tests

Tampa DUI Lawyers: Challenging Evidence

When a law enforcement officer pulls a driver over because they suspect
the driver of being intoxicated, the officer will likely ask the driver
to step out of the vehicle and perform one or more field sobriety tests.

The officer will first ask for the driver's license and registration and
will observe the driver for outward signs that may indicate that he or
she is drunk or under the influence. Bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, and
the smell of alcohol are all considered to be indicators of intoxication.

The officer may also ask the driver questions about what they have had
to drink, where they were going, etc. Depending on observations and statements,
the officer may then administer field sobriety tests.

Did you submit to field sobriety tests after being pulled over for
driving under the influence? Make sure you involve an attorney who can help you challenge results
of these tests and other aspects of your charges. We can review the manner
in which field sobriety tests were conducted, investigating these from
every angle to determine whether they were administered or graded improperly.

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DUI Defense in Florida

At Thomas & Paulk, one of our primary focuses is on the defense of
DUI charges. In fact, we are recognized throughout the Tampa area as one
of the premier DUI defense law firms. Our team is well-versed in this
area of the law and has a wide-expanse of experience in helping our clients
fight against such charges.

It doesn’t matter if this is your first offense or your third, you
can count on our firm to protect your legal rights. Often, our defense
starts with recounting with you how the police officer came to stop you
in the first place and how he or she came to believe you may be under
the influence of alcohol. If the stop was illegal, or the tests were improperly
administered, we may be able to argue for the dismissal of that evidence
in court, helping your chances of a dropped charge.

If you would like to learn more about how our team can help, contact us today.

If you're arrested for DUI, you only have
10 days to schedule a DMV hearing where you can fight to save your license.

A blood alcohol reading of
0.15% or more can warrant an aggravated DUI charge with harsher penalties.

Each year, Hillsborough County issues around
4,000 DUI citations. Out of these, more than 3,000 are found guilty.

Per Florida's zero-tolerance policy, anyone
under the age of 21 who tests positive for any measurable blood alcohol can be charged with DUI.

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